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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,505.54, 44,865.80 and 18,366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,505.54, 44,865.80 and 18,366.58 is: 25,350.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,505.54 : 44,865.80 = 18,366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,505.54/44,865.80 = 18,366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,505.54x = 44,865.80 × 18,366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,505.54x = 824,031,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,031,304.96/32,505.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,350.49

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